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ReFOCUS with Jim Daly
by Focus on the Family
Our culture grows more complicated and challenging every day, and we want to address those tough issues on the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast. Jim Daly is the president of Focus on the Family, and he enjoys having deep and heartfelt conversations with people who will strengthen your faith. That’s why Jim has invited some of our day’s most acclaimed and respected thinkers to join the conversation. He will dig deeper and ask the hard questions to help you share Christ’s grace, truth, and love. This bi-weekly podcast will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and more engaged with the world. So dive in and listen.
Episodes
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Marx and Moody: Revolution or Redemption?
This discussion will show the stark contrast between Karl Marx and evangelist Dwight L. Moody to help people understand the impact of Marxism in our culture. The discussion will help parents to better understand what their children are being taught, why Democratic socialism and communism are so...
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Choosing to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
In this inspiring episode, Pastor Chip Ingram invites listeners to rediscover the power of Christlike love in a culture marked by division and self-interest. Drawing from his book, I Choose Love, Chip shares practical ways believers can give, serve, obey, and care for others with humility and...
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Choosing Civility in a Culture of Contempt
Alexandra Hudson explains that civility isn’t about being polite—it’s about recognizing the inherent dignity of others, even in deep disagreement. She shares how true civility requires moral courage: the willingness to engage in hard conversations, challenge what’s wrong, and still see opponents…
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Granger Smith: Tragedy, Transformation, and Testimony
Former country artist Granger Smith shares how devastating loss, biblical truth, and the grace of Jesus transformed his life from nominal faith to wholehearted surrender. Granger exposes the toxic beliefs that keep Christians stuck in self-help, cultural compromise, and comfortable religion…
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The Power of One Yes in Your Community
Dr. Bob Griffith and Rev. Wendy Griffith share about the life-changing impact on a community through foster care. Drawing from their own experience as foster and adoptive parents, the Griffiths share how one simple “yes” can open the door to compassion, discipleship, and lasting community...
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James Brown: Modeling Faith and Integrity
NFL on CBS host James Brown shares about family and modeling integrity through his Christian faith. SPORTS AND FAITH: Sign up for the Sports and Faith Collection! PRO-LIFE: When we see life the way God sees it, we take action. Find out how you can stand with women during an unexpected pregnancy....
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Everyday Revolutionaries: Following Jesus in a Polarized Culture
Jim Daly and Pastor J.D. Greear explore how Christians can faithfully engage a polarized culture without losing sight of the gospel. Drawing from J.D.'s book Everyday Revolutionary, he challenges believers to avoid the twin errors of political disengagement and over-identifying Christian hope…
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Victoria Jackson: Faith in the Spotlight
Victoria Jackson, comedian, actress, and former Saturday Night Live star, shares her signature humor and heartfelt honesty about her life journey. From a faith-filled childhood to a rising career in Hollywood to life’s deepest trials, including her courageous battle with cancer, she demonstrates...
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How Better Questions Help Us Love Our Neighbor
In this engaging conversation, JR Briggs unpacks how asking better questions can deepen relationships, strengthen faith, and open the door to meaningful conversations, as we share God's grace and truth. This episode explores how Jesus used questions powerfully and how we can do the same in…
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From The Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Mission Field
Setan Lee shares his remarkable story of his dramatic escape from the Killing Fields of Cambodia in the 1970s under the control of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge and then returning years later to share the gospel with his oppressors - the President and other Khmer Rouge military leaders, many of whom came...
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Senator Ben Sasse: Living for Christ in Light of Eternity
Former Senator Ben Sasse shares in a deeply personal conversation about faith, suffering, mortality, and the hope of eternity after receiving a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. With honesty, humility, and remarkable peace, Sasse shares how his faith in Christ has transformed his thinking…
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Post Woke America: Truth, Grace, and the Christian Response
Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, discusses how believers can engage a post-Christian culture with both truth and compassion. Drawing from Scripture and his experience as a former non-believer, Shenvi explains how to build meaningful relationships, point people to Christ, and avoid...
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Helping Kids Navigate Gender Confusion with Grace and Truth
Jim Daly speaks with author and ministry leader Denise Shick about how parents and church leaders can guide young people through today’s confusing conversations about gender and identity. Drawing from her deeply personal story—including the impact of her father’s gender transition during her...
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The Benham Brothers: Sharing the Christian Faith, Bold and Broken
David and Jason Benham share their story of having their HGTV show cancelled as a result of some public opposition to their Christian beliefs. Hear about cancel culture before it was a trend and be challenged to share your faith in love - bold and broken - in the culture. Hear Laura Perry Smalts...
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Senator Tim Scott: Faith, Freedom, and the American Story
As America celebrates 250 years as a nation, Senator Tim Scott shares inspiring stories of Great Americans and the Christian faith guiding them in their acheivements. He also encourages listeners to engage in civil dilogue with those who hold different political views, as we reflect on the...
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Bernhard Langer: From the Masters to the Master
Former two-time U.S. Masters Champion and golf legend, Bernhard Langer, shares about his humble beginnings in Germany, his fascinating golf career, his journey to Christ, and sharing his faith with his family and others. OPTION ULTRASOUND: For just $60 you can save a baby from abortion! We all…
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Faithful in the Negative World: Living for Christ in a Post-Christian Culture
Author and business consultant Aaron Renn helps Christians understand the adversarial culture we live in and develop and practice strategies to be effective witnesses and culture influencers for Christ. He examines the decline of the culture since the 1960s and suggests different personal and...
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Helping Every Child Flourish: Ian Rowe on Faith, Education, and Opportunity
Ian Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on education and upward mobility, family formation, and adoption. He'll share how Christians can impact the culture for Christ on racial issues and find common sense solutions in education for the sake of American...
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Fair Play: Jennifer Sey on Resilience and Protecting Women’s Sports
February is National Girls & Women in Sports Month. Jennifer Sey was an elite U.S. gymnast in the mid-1980s, later becoming a prominent corporate leader at Levi's and the founder of her own apparel brand, XX-XY. She shares how these experiences shaped her commitment to support and protect girl's...
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A Former Abortion Doctor Speaks Up for Life
Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former practitioner of second trimester abortions, shares her transformative journey toward becoming a pro-life advocate. She describes a pivotal moment when she became acutely aware of the moral implications of her actions, and how this led her to cease performing...
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Coach Leslie Frazier: Iron Sharpening Iron in the NFL
As the Seattle Seahawks head into the NFL playoffs as the number one seed in the NFC, Leslie Frazier, Assistant Head Coach, speaks with Jim Daly about modeling a life of integrity and maturity in the NFL while pouring into men's lives. Frazier shares about the people who shaped his life as a…
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Serving and Loving Others with God's Kindness
One of the most countercultural things you can do as a Christian is to invite someone over for dinner. Karen Ehman helps busy families find opportunities for hospitality in everyday life. She also talks about reaching people for Christ through other acts of kindness and service. She shares how...
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Street-Smart Faith: Speaking Truth with Grace
Christian Apologist Greg Koukl provides encouragement and helps equip believers to share their faith with confidence, by listening and asking thought-provoking questions Get a copy of Street Smarts by Greg Koukl for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how...
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The Power of Love: Reaching Muslims for Christ
Timothy Harris, a missionary to Muslims helps Christians to build bridges and share the love of Christ with Islamic neighbors. Find out how God is moving in the Muslim world and opening doors for people in this community to discover Jesus as their Savior. He'll inspire you to see every Muslim as...
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J.John: Winsomely Sharing the Hope of the Gospel
British Evangelist J.John shares how he transitioned from being agnostic to a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. With numerous inspiring stories, he unfolds the simple message of the Gospel and shares how every believer can engage with and show genuine concern for others in our families…
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John Smoltz: Unashamed of the Gospel
Baseball Hall of Famer and Commentator John Smoltz shares his testimony of coming to Christ while pitching for the Atlanta Braves. He shares about family, faith, and baseball, unfolding the story of his childhood, his career, experiencing divorce, parenting, and God's restoration and provision in...
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Unexpected Allies: Bridging the Divide for the Common Good
Kevin Palau, President of the Palau ministry, and Sam Adams, former mayor of Portland, Oregon, talk about their friendship formed in the context of meeting social needs in the city. Sam was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city. These two men describe their surprise at discovering that...
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Jim Daly: Responding to Cancel Culture with Kindness and Respect
Tyler O'Neil, from the Daily Signal, interviews Jim Daly in this special episode. The conversation centers around the Southern Poverty Law Center adding Focus on the Family to it's "hate list" because of it's biblical stance on marriage between one man and one woman. Jim shares about the...
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Advocating for Children While Representing Christ in Public Education
Lori Gimelshteyn is the Executive Director of the Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN). She is dedicated to to protecting parental rights in schools and demonstrates how to build bridges with school officials, schoolboards and media while representing Christian values in public education to...
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Six Effective Conversations for Sharing the Gospel
Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe to unlock connection with others. She offers tools to effectively communicate and spread God’s love with those you encounter. You’ll learn how to add graciousness…
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Sharing the Transformative Message of the Gospel with Boldness
Evangelism expert Greg Stier discusses putting into practice the transformative rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life. He passionately shares the power of the gospel, getting into some practical and memorable tools to help you incorporate evangelism into your…
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Melissa Dougherty: Addressing Happy Lies in the Culture with the True Gospel
Melissa Dougherty exposes "New Thought" in the culture which has crept into mainstream Christian circles. Faithful to scripture, she shares compassionately about how some believers have been seduced by feel-good ideologies and how we can live with faithful truth and genuine love in these...
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Representing Christ in the Public Sphere
Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of The Heritage Foundation in Washington DC shares about standing for biblical values and influencing others for Christ in a divided culture. From the heart of the nation's capitol, he shares about having productive, civil conversations, and developing relationships...
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Konstantin Kisin: Where Agnostic and Christian Viewpoints Can Find Agreement
Konstantin Kisin, a self-proclaimed agnostic, engages in a fascinating conversation with Jim Daly, discussing everything from the impact of Christianity on the world to politics. They talk about the common ground they share on various cultural issues, highlighting individual rights and the desire...
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How a Once Gay Minister Found Her True Identity in Christ
For much of her life, Elizabeth Woning believed she was born gay. After a brief heterosexual marriage in her twenties, she sought a new identity in lesbianism, even while attending seminary. She shares about her true identity in Christ and how He restored her to find fulfillment and joy in her...
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Mark Matlock: Making Meaningful Connections with the Spiritually Curious
Mark Matlock, respected researcher and author, offers insights into creating a church culture that is accessible to people who are curious and seeking spiritual discovery. Learn to help others make meaningful connections to Jesus and bridge the gap between traditional Christianity and the modern...
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Winsome Apologetics Through Questions and Logic
Tim Barnett defends the Christian faith and winsomely engages unbelievers, helping equip you to do the same. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Sign up for updates about Focus on...
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Justin Brierley: Key Reasons I Believe in Jesus
Popular UK writer and broadcaster Justin Brierley is convinced we are witnessing a growing wave of faith, replacing secularism. A number of his friends have come to Christ in recent years after resonating with the Christian faith. Justin asks the question, are Christians ready for this new wave?...
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Senator Lankford: Turning Up the Light and Reconciling with Others in the Culture War
U.S. Senator James Lankford encourages Americans to look for the light switch in the midst of cultural darkness to turn the country around. "We the People" define the greatest representative republic on the planet, and the path forward is found in personal faith and making choices to do the right...
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Reaching Men for Christ in the Inner City
Growing up in certain areas of Indianapolis means you and your children will be at risk of violence and other challenges. Yet four men who grew up in the area have overcome their past issues of dealing drugs and living without purpose. They now live confident and productive lives because of the...
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Natasha Crain: Advocating for the Common Good in the Face of Hostility
Author, podcaster, and blogger Natasha Crain motivates and equips Christians to defend Christian values despite the hostility of the culture. She shares about the calling of Christians to stand up for the common good in the public square, even when it goes against the cultural understanding of...
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Melissa Ohden: An Abortion Survivor Inspires Compassionate Pro-Life Engagement
Founder and Director of the Abortion Survivors Network, Melissa Ohden, survived a saline abortion attempt as a baby. Her birth mom, who was coerced to abort, didn't know was alive until 30 years later, and now they have a loving relationship. For years, she has been sharing about the sanctity of...
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Impacting Others for Christ Through Generosity
Brad Formsma tells inspiring stories of how God changes lives and your own heart by giving generously of your time, talents, words, and resources. He shares how others can be reached for Christ through generosity - and how it transforms your marriage and family. Get Brad Formsma's book, I Like...
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Tim Goeglein - Reversing the Cultural Revolution Through Faith and Family
Focus on the Family's Vice President of External and Government Relations shares about culture's desire for an unattainable and imaginary utopia. In this discussion, he outlines the importance of submitting to God's authority instead, to stop and reverse the destruction being done in the American...
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Brady Boyd: Healing Cultural Division Through Christlike Love
Pastor Brady Boyd, author of Life-Minded, challenges believers to live authentic Christian lives, engaging others with the love of Christ, and showing respect and kindness to those who may hold a different worldview or political position. While emphasizing the truth of God's Word, Brady reminds…
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Annie F. Downs: Influencing Others with a Joy-Filled Life
Annie F. Downs shares her heart to help Christians embrace the fun in life and reach others in the process. She tells stories of finding friendship in unexpected places and how you can do the same. Get Annie Downs' book, Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, for a gift of…
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Dr. Carl Trueman: How Believers Can Respond to Critical Theory
Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College, will help you understand Critical theory and it's impact on your world. From sexuality to social justice, Trueman explores the failed philosophies of Karl Marx and the Frankfurt School, providing historical…
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The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind
This discussion with economics professor Melissa Kearney makes a provocative, data-driven case for marriage and two-parent households, by showing how the institution's decline has led to numerous economic harm in society. She outlines how America can reverse this trend to ensure future prosperity...
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Former Prime Minister of Australia Reminds Us God is Bigger than Government
Scott Morrison, the 30th Prime Minister of Australia, shares about his tumultuous four years in office and the ridicule, sorrow, anger, and humiliation he faced because of his faith in Christ. He brings the encouraging message that God is in the details, even in suffering, and that His goodness…
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Cultivating Conversations about Faith in Your Vocation
Duane Barnhart is a former Hollywood producer and the founder of Vintage Gentleman, an organization encouraging traditional manhood, emphasizing integrity, authenticity, courage, and community. This conversation encourages people to develop authentic relationships and share the Christian faith...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our culture grows more complicated and challenging every day, and we want to address those tough issues on the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast. Jim Daly is the president of Focus on the Family, and he enjoys having deep and heartfelt conversations with people who will strengthen your faith. That’s why Jim has invited some of our day’s most acclaimed and respected thinkers to join the conversation. He will dig deeper and ask the hard questions to help you share Christ’s grace, truth, and love. This bi-weekly podcast will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and more engaged with the world. So dive in and listen.
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